Love affair with a stranger

Love with a Stranger is a 1963 American romantic drama film directed by Robert Mulligan, produced by Alan J. Pakula, with a screenplay by Arnold Schulman; with Natalie Wood, Steve McQueen, Edie Adams, Herschel Bernardi and Harvey Lembeck in the lead roles. It was Tom Bosley's debut. The film garnered five Academy Award nominations for Best Lead Actress (Natalie Wood), Best Original Screenplay, Best Art Direction, Best Black and White Cinematography, and Best Costume Design.

Argument

Angie (Natalie Wood) met Rocky some time ago and spent a night with him. They haven't seen each other since. Now, however, Angie goes for her and tells her she's pregnant. Rocky wants to be right and assume his part of responsibility. He proposes Angie to abort and tells him that he will seek a doctor to do it clandestinely, as this practice is not permitted by law. Angie ascent, though in her innermost part, I'd rather not do it and have the baby with Rocky. When they arrive at the place where abortion should be done, there is no doctor but a lady whose appearance and utensils do not inspire any confidence. Before the Rocky intervention begins, he takes Angie from there. He offers her to marry her, but he doesn't say so very convinced. She's proud and not willing to marry a man who doesn't want her.

Cast

• Natalie Wood like Angie Rossini
• Steve McQueen as Rocky Papasano
• Edie Adams like Barbie
• Tom Bosley as Anthony Columbo
• Herschel Bernardi as Dominick Rossini
• Harvey Lembeck as Julio Rossini
• Penny Santon as Mama Rossini
• Virginia Vincent like Anna
• Nick Alexander as Guido Rossini
• Augusta Ciolli acomo Mrs. Papasano
• Anne Hegira like Beetie
• Mario Badolati as Elio Papasano
• Elena Karam as a woman
• Nina Varela as Mrs. Columbo
• Marilyn Chris like Gina
• Wolfe Barzell

Comments

The film touches on the issue of illegal abortions performed by irresponsible people. A romantic story is woven around this central theme in which Natalie Wood gives one of the best interpretations of her.